Timber Brown N140-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C4B4B, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Liquorice from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4C4B4B · N140-7
Timber Brown
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Timber Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C4B4B
RGB76, 75, 75
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Timber Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
#4A4949
Close digital match
Black Bean
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#4E4B4A
Close digital match
Wrought Iron
Benjamin Moore
#4A4B4C
Close digital match
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
#4A4B4A
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Grey Metal
PPG
#515051
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Safari Brown
Valspar
#524F4F
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#46474A
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#4F4D51
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Colors That Work With Timber Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Timber Brown
#4C4B4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#796551
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Timber Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Timber Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Timber Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Timber Brown have?
Timber Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Timber Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Timber Brown are Liquorice by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Black Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Timber Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Timber Brown?
Timber Brown has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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